Seasonal Retail Associate

What the Job Looks Like

This is a seasonal gig at the HomeGoods store in Columbus, OH. You're there to make sure customers have a good experience walking through the doors. That means keeping the place clean, organized, and easy to shop. You'll also help with ringing up purchases, processing returns, and counting back change the right way. Sometimes you might get trained to work in different parts of the store. It's not a sit down job ; you'll be on your feet, moving around, and lifting heavy stuff (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Day to Day Stuff

• Greet and interact with every customer you can. Be present and helpful.
• Run the register accurately ; purchases, returns, making change ; following the store's procedures.
• Push the credit card and loyalty programs when ringing people up.
• Keep the sales floor stocked and recovered throughout the day. If something's messy or out of place, fix it.
• Process new merchandise and get it ready for the floor following company standards.
• Help with store recovery whenever it's needed.
• Maintain cleanliness everywhere ; not just the sales floor but the whole store.
• Follow all labor laws, policies, and procedures to the letter.
• Support shrink reduction efforts ; be aware of what's going on around you.
• Take part in safety awareness. Keep an eye out for anything unsafe.
• Accept feedback when it's given, and offer it constructively too.
• Do whatever else is asked of you that makes sense for the business.

What You Need to Bring

You don't need a ton of experience, but it helps if you've worked retail before. More important is that you're comfortable talking to strangers and solving problems on the fly. You should be organized, able to juggle a few things at once, and cool with changing directions when the store gets busy or something unexpected happens. A flexible schedule matters ; this job has shifting hours based on what the store needs. And you've got to be able to lift heavy things ; boxes, bins, whatever comes in.

Pay

Starting pay is between $13.00 and $13.50 an hour. What you actually get depends on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

Here's what's available for this role. Some kick in right away, others after you meet certain hours or service time.

• Associate discount on stuff in the store
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Help with smoking cessation
• Bereavement leave
• 401(k) ; you can put your own money in from day one
• Child care discounts and cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance and legal insurance
• Credit union membership
• Referral bonuses for bringing in new hires
• Once you meet the service or hours requirement, you also get: a 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a health care flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short and long term disability, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, discounts on auto and home insurance, a scholarship program, and adoption assistance.

Every benefit is subject to the rules of the specific plan and can change. Talk to your TJX rep for the full details.

How to Apply

Send in your application for the Seasonal Retail Associate role at HomeGoods in Columbus, OH. Make sure your resume and any relevant experience are clear. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process (under the ADA or state/local law), just let them know. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will still be considered.